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Doune Castle

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Getting here

Doune Castle
Castle Hill
Doune
FK16 6EA

National Grid reference: NN 725 014 - 730 001

Telephone: 01786 841 742

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Travel the green way

Help us cut carbon and traffic and preserve this historic site for future generations. Find out how to get here by train, bus, bike and foot

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Cycling

The National Cycle Network Route 765 links Doune village to Dunblane via quiet streets and traffic-free paths. From Moray Park in Doune follow the timber signs for Doune Castle along the quiet Moray Street. Then turn left into Main Street. You will shortly see a brown Doune Castle sign and will be able to reach the monument via Castle Road.

There are 4 bike racks available at the castle which can accommodate up to 8 bicycles at a time.

Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website.

Bus

The number 59 runs from Stirling and stops in Doune, taking approximately 30 minutes. It is then a 10 minute walk to the castle. Visit the First Bus website

Train

There are trains into Stirling from Glasgow, Edinburgh and other stations. There are also trains to Dunblane from both Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh. Please refer to the ScotRail website for train times and routes.

Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.

Park & Stride 

The castle is only a 20-minute walk away from the Draggie Burn Park & Stride (postcode: FK16 6QJ) located on the northwestern edge of the Doune Ponds Nature Reserve, and this map and directions give two options to walk to the castle.

Park & Stride MapDirections from Park & Stride to Doune Castle

Parking

Please note, there is limited visitor parking available at Doune Castle. 

We have two accessible bays for blue badge holders, which are available on a first come first served basis.

We cannot accommodate motorhomes, campervans or caravans in the car park.

We have limited parking for small minibuses (up to 16 seat/2m wide x 4m long), but these must be booked in advance. Larger coaches should arrange drop-off and pick-up in Doune village and use the upgraded footpaths through the Roman fort site to access the castle.

There are 3 free car parks within the village: Castlehill Car Park (FK16 6BJ), Doune Ponds Car Park (FK16 6EH) and the new Draggie Burn Park and Stride (FK16 6QJ).

Let us know if you spot one of our sites in the wrong location. You can email digital@hes.scot.

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30 to 5.30pm (last entry is 4.45pm)

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

There is restricted parking at the castle, and we advise parking in the village car parks where possible. For more information please visit our 'Getting here' tab.

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